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The Harp (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA |  | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 10 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Titanic - Stout |  | 1 |
| Great Heck - Voodoo Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Buxton - Buxton Spa | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - New Deck | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Ruby Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Citra Sonic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Zig Zag Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - NHA Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Black Beauty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Little Things That Kill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weird Beard - Decadence Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Upstairs - Arabian Nights | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Cascadian Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Crouch Vale - Boadicea | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
01 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. The Door Hinge Micropub, Welling and here both work beer quality magic day on day - the top notch London pair.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Superb third beer here tonight |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | A grinding rasping bitterness |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Hophead reborn or only where they know how to keep it? |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Buxton - Buxton Spa | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Ruby Jane | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Palmers - Copper Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | Replaced the Dorset Gold |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Phoenix Rising | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried |
24 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Being accused of looking so sad cheered me up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Sharper than yesterday |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Palmers - Dorset Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Cascadian Black | 5.00 | Not Tried |
23 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Oakham - Green Devil IPA | 6.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Little Things That Kill | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Upstairs - Arabian Nights | 5.40 | Not Tried | Apparently a cuckoo operation at Clarence & Fredericks |
16 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening - last knockings visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Zig Zag Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - New Deck | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - NHA Pale | 5.50 | Not Tried |
15 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - London Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - New Deck | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Citra Sonic | 4.10 | Not Tried |
11 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - Voodoo Mild | 4.30 | Not Tried |
09 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Eton Boatman | 4.30 | Not Tried | Several drinkers at the bar were waxing lyrical about this beer |
| White Horse - Black Beauty | 3.90 | Not Tried |
08 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. First visit under Fuller's ownership. Fuller's tills in use and a couple of their beers on the pumps.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | One change - down from £3.75 to £3.50 pp |
| Titanic - Stout | 4.50 | | Rather flat and a bit heavy |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Black Beauty | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Crouch Vale - Boadicea | 4.10 | Not Tried | Ran out whilst pulling mine |
04 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Bridget "Binnie" Walsh's farewell night with the Fuller's takeover in the morning after. A celebration of many great times past with everyone wishing her well. There were however many expressing worries for the future.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | 4.5* as excellent as ever |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | | A cask on gravity on a table at the rear provided a complimentary pint - thanks Binnie. Lovely lingering hop oil residue on lips |
| Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Black Beauty | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Weird Beard - Decadence Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Harp
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 24 |
| 562 |
| 280 |
| 75 |
 | 7 |
The pub is found in Charing Cross, Central London, WC2N 4HS.
Formerly the Welsh Harp, a small narrow long pub on Chandos Place, just a stone's throw from Charing Cross railway station, so very handy for commuters. Hanging baskets at the front are attractive. A steep flight of stairs leads to the toilets and an upstairs room. There is an alley at the rear for smokers. Won the ultimate accolade as CAMRA National Pub of the Year in 2010. In 2011 CAMRA London Cider Pub of the Year, in 2012 CAMRA West London branch Pub of the Year, and again in 2014 as joint branch Pub of the Year and in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021 as branch Pub of the Year once more. Previously privately owned it was sold to Fuller's in mid July 2014 for a reported £7 million so changes expected. Closed for some days in February 2015 for an upgrade to plumbing and electrics, in particular to swap over the Gents and Ladies toilets. Good range of regional and micro breweries beer available through 10 handpumps and a superb range of ciders and perries sold from boxes in the chilled cabinets behind the bar. 10% price discount for card carrying CAMRA members on cask ales.
We have visited this pub 530 times, seen 1074 different beers and tried 429 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4HS